Our story

It was an evening in July 2018, in Comporta, that the idea for Oryza Lab was born. Over dinner with friends, Miguel Cancio Martins, a Portuguese architect, unveiled the project he was working on: the Quinta da Comporta hotel, a former rice farm he was restoring into a luxury hotel overlooking the rice paddies. From the encounter between this Portuguese way of life and French cosmetic expertise, Oryza Lab emerged, a rice-based skincare brand that combines the rice-growing traditions of Comporta with French cosmetic know-how.

Oryza Lab treatments follow a very strict formulation charter, without any harmful or controversial ingredients. The skin is the largest organ of the body and absorbs all active ingredients, which go directly into our body. So, safety is our top priority. More than 3 years of research and development were necessary to develop ultra-clean formulas that met our requirements. Our treatments contain 0% parabens, silicones, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, PEG, mineral oils, phthalates, formalin releasers, triclosan, sulfates, chlorphenesin, artificial colors, ingredients of animal origin, EDTA, lanolin, denatured alcohol BHT/BHA… They are vegan, cruelty-free and rated excellent on Yuka.

At Oryza Lab, we immediately wanted to offer routines to address the specific needs of all skin types. Every skin is unique and has its own moods, which vary according to the seasons and internal and external factors (stress, hormones, etc.). We must constantly adapt our skincare to our skin's condition to maintain its balance. For healthy skin, at a minimum, it needs proper makeup removal, regular exfoliation, a targeted serum, and a moisturizer. We alternate and layer products to precisely meet its needs. Thanks to layering, we ensure perfect synergy between active ingredients for enhanced effectiveness: products are much more effective as part of a routine than on their own.